Allan Hancock College

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Allan Hancock College is a California public community college located in Santa Maria in northern Santa Barbara County. Approximately 11,000 credit and more than 5,500 noncredit and community services students enroll each semester.

Commuting

Allan Hancock College is located on 800 South College Drive in Santa Maria, Ca. It is 30 miles south of San Luis Obispo and 60 miles north of Santa Barbara.

When driving south on Highway 101, use the Main Street exit (Hwy 166) and remain in the right lane. After coming to a stoplight; remain straight across the intersection, crossing Main Street. Stay right and take the right fork onto Bradley Road. Allan Hancock College is roughly about a half a mile down Bradley Road.

When driving north on Highway 101, take Stowell Road exit, which will take you right onto Stowell. Turn right onto Bradley Road at the stoplight. The college will be on the left after one block.

Parking is on a first come, first serve basis. Parking permits are required, Monday-Friday 8am-10pm and 8am-4pm on Saturdays. Semester parking permits can be purchased at the Student Services Building for $20, at windows 5 and 6 from 8am-6pm. Daily parking passes can be purchased at vending machines in the parking lot and cost one dollar.

There are two buses that drop off in front of the Allan Hancock parking lot. Schedules for Santa Maria buses can be found here. Schedules for San Luis Obispo buses can be found here. Passes for these bus routes can be bought at the Student Bookstore in the cafeteria.

Bike racks are available on campus.

Brief History of the College

In 1920 Allan Hancock College was started by the Santa Maria High School District. Originally called Santa Maria Junior College, classes were held until eventually a bond was passed that allowed them to build a wing specifically for the college. Due to rising enrollment numbers in 1954, the college was moved to Hancock Field. Soon after it was moved the name was changed to Allan Hancock College in honor of Captain G. Allan Hancock. In 1958 another bond was passed that allowed the college to buy the site they were on, and start a building program.

A large business education building was opened in 1964, and a new fine arts building in 1965. The industrial technology building, gymnasium, administration and student services were all completed in 1967, and the performing arts center in 1968. A remodel of the Learning Resource Center, one of the original campus buildings, was finished in 2007. A community education building was opened in 2007, which currently contains modern computers and offices, along with a new two-story science building. In June, 2006 a $180 Million bond measure was passed, allowing additional new facilities to be completed over a period of 10 years.

For a more complete history, visit the school's page here.

Lompoc Valley Center

The Lompoc Valley Center is located at the north end of the city of Lompoc at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and "H" Street. The center opened in 1999, and has three main buildings plus a utility structure totaling 58,388 square feet. All of the buildings are designed to be multifunctional as needs expand and change. The LVC is situated on 23 acres of a 156-acre parcel that includes portions of Davis Creek.

Special Events

There are many special events that are held either directly on campus, usually around the student center, or in a specific area outside the campus. The Bulldog Bow-WOW! event occurs in the beggining of the spring and fall semesters. This particular event introduces the college's student services, academic programs, and student organizations to new and current students. Students will have the oportunity to meet with faculty and staff and get to know the college well. They have the option to have priority registration for future semesters. This event also host free haircuts.

Transfer Day is another event for students interested in transfering to universities. This also ties with free field trips to nearby colleges such as University of California, Santa Barbara; California Polytechnic State University; and California State University, Monterey Bay that Allan Hancock provides for studends.

Art exibitions are frequent every month, usually held in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, where students display their fine arts and crafts to the public. There's always a story behind every art show. A few include "Proud Flesh" which has to do with people that face the problems of life with dignity and the show, and "Altered" which students transform ordinary objects into life.

There are a wide variety of dances performed such as Dimensions in Dance that's held every fall semester in the Marian Theatre. There ar 11 original dances performed and choreographed by faculty and students. They feature ballet, jazz, modern, tap and hip-hop.

University Transfer Center

The University Transfer Center is responsible for providing students four-year university and college information, including admission requirements and major and department information for the California State University, University of California, and California Independent Colleges and University systems.

The University Transfer Center maintains a reference library of university catalogs including out-of-state and study abroad programs. Academic counseling is available to assist transfer students in researching majors, campus selection, transcript evaluations, certification of general education patterns, scheduling of campus visits, and meeting with four-year university representatives.

Make sure to check out Transfer Day held each year in the fall term. Over 40 college and university representatives are on hand in a fair-like setting to answer questions, distribute information, and provide transfer guidance.

University Programs

The purpose of the Allan Hancock College University Programs is to promote bachelor’s degrees that residents can earn locally. Allan Hancock College provides all the lower-division courses, while the universities provide all the upper-division courses required to complete a bachelor’s degree.[1]

California Polytechnic State University and Allan Hancock College have formed a partnership. This partnership is making it easy for you to continue your education in Interdisciplinary Studies without moving from the area. Maximize your time and money; take all your lower-division course work at Allan Hancock College then continue your degree with Cal Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo on the Cal Poly campus. Instruction is offered on the Cal Poly campus or online and taught by Cal Poly faculty.

Degree

Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

http://www.adultdegreeprogram.calpoly.edu

Notable People

John Madden- One of the most notable figures to be part of Allan Hancock College Alumni is John Madden. After he suffered a knee injury while training for the Philadelphia Eagles, he went back to college at California Polytechnic State University to receive his master's degree in Education, later becoming assistant coach at Allan Hancock College.IN 1962,Madden was promoted to head coach at Hancock where he spent two years.During his coaching at Hancock he led them to a record 12-6 during his tenure as head coach.

Learning Assistance Program (LAP), Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College provides services for the Learning disabled. There is a Learning Assessment Survey (LAS) on-line to assess your eligibility for the program. . You can also contact the college by phone at (805) 922-6966, ext. 3274 or by visiting Bldg. I.

The services provided through the LAP include: diagnostic testing, advisement in academics, priority registration, assisted technology, extra time for tests, extra time for tutors, help with study skills and note-taking.

Mission Statement

Allan Hancock College's Mission Statement is:

Recognizing that individual, community, and global needs are diverse and changing, the college seeks to meet those needs by offering a variety of programs and services in the following areas:

•Transfer Education
•Vocational Education
•General Education
•Basic Skills Education
•Support Services
•Community Education
•Economic Development

Quick Facts and Stats

Credit Student Enrollment
Part-time – 7,112 (72.7%)
Full-time - 2,677 (27.3%)
Male – 4,257 (43.5%)
Female – 5,494 (56.1%)
Total – 9,789
Age
Under 20 – 29.0%
20 to 24 – 28.4%
25 to 34 – 18.4%
35 to 54 – 20.1%
55 and over – 4.0%
Average age – 29.4
Time of Attendance
Day – 54.3%
Evening – 21.7%
Day and evening – 24.0%
Student Employment
40(+) hrs/wk – 26.0%
30 to 39 hrs/wk – 11.3%
20 to 29 hrs/wk – 19.0%
10 to 19 hrs/wk – 10.5%
1 to 9 hrs/wk – 5.5%
No hours – 24.6%
Unknown – 3.0%
Educational Goal
Transfer – 37.7%
Job Skills/Vocational– 27.9%
Basic Skills/Other – 7.7%
Undecided/Unknown – 26.8%
Ethnicity
African-American – 3.2%
Asian – 2.2%
Hispanic – 34.3%
Native American – 1.4%
White – 45.2%
Other – 13.7%
Credit Courses
Number of Courses – 698
Number of Sections – 1,595
Enrollment Fee (as of Spring 2007)
California Residents – $20 per unit
Nonresidents – $180 per unit
Student Financial Aid – (2005-06)
Financial aid awarded – $4,498,300
Scholarships awarded – over $280,000
Faculty/Staff
Full-time Faculty - 152
Part-time Faculty (credit) - 428
Part-time Faculty (noncredit) - 68
Academic Administrators - 17
Classified Administrators - 18
Classified Supervisors - 5
Classified Staff - 175
Confidential Employees - 12
Total – 875
Income Sources
State Principal Apportionment – 44.5%
Federal – 6.2%
Lottery – 4.3%
Local Property
Taxes – 17.7%
State Categoricals
Enrollment Fees – 3.7%
Other – 16.7%

Police Department

Allan Hancock College Police Department has many hardworking men and women in this department. They are there to make sure the rules are followed, safety is enforced, and helping students, staff, or guests will any questions or concerns they have. There are four different police officers who patrol the campus while the help of security guards. These officers have gone through the same training any regular police officers have gone through. The department is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm every day except for Friday they close at 4 pm.

Blackboard

About Blackboard
Blackboard is an Internet program used for distance, Web-enhanced, and hybrid education programs. It is an interactive resource where students may attend an online course, or simply recieve and turn in their assignments. It contains many helpful features, such as the Digital Drop Box, Announcements page, and My Grades page.

Tools
Blackboard allows students to turn in assignments to the instructor through the Digital Drop Box, a handy tool that proves quite useful for Internet courses and Web-enhanced programs. Also useful is the My Grades page, which allows students to check their progress and grades.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Center

Allan Hancock College Vandenberg Air Force Base Center is located at 144 Wyoming Ave., Bldg. 14003, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437. Since the center opened in 1952, formally known as Camp Cook; Allan Hancock College has been offering classes at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The center, which is open to the general public, consists of 7 classrooms, one administrative office and a bookstore. The Allan Hancock College VAFB Center is part of the base education center shared with the U.S. Air Force Education Office and three private four-year universities.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Center offers academic courses and provides different support services such as registration (including adds/drops and processing on-demand transcripts); counseling, health services, issues financial aid including BOG and assists with GI Bill guidelines. Active duty military personnel receive in state rates and may qualify for 100 percent tuition assistance and health fee coverage. Active duty student and Veterans (with two year of separation) may be eligible for priority registration. Unlike other locations, parking is free.

The Center offers mainly general education classes through traditional semester and eight week Fast Track classes. AHC VAFB offers classes to help airman achieve their associate's degree including the Community College of the Air Force degree. With education becoming more critical in the work place today, AHC partnered with Vandenberg recognizes and accommodates for such a need and can assist in providing opportunities for military members, spouses, base contractors and the local community to pursue higher education. Credits can be earned and applied to a Fire Science degree awarded by the college The Vandenberg Interagency Training Facility is located on South Vandenberg Air Force Base, Bldg. 860 and is accredited by Allan Hancock College.

Online class

Allan Hancock College is dedicated in helping you meet your educational goals. You can enroll in college courses that are delivered to your home, work site or location near your home through the Internet, TV & Video, Live Video Link and Audio Tape and CD.

Distance learning classes at Allan Hancock College offer the opportunity to earn college credits through self-paced learning with maximum flexibility. Some distance learning classes require no on-site activities while others require limited on-site attendance, typically orientation, midterms and finals. Check the information provided in the orientation sections of the distance learning pages next to your class(es) of choice for full details.

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